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Democrats have fresh hope to win back Senate – could they really pull it off?

North Carolina, Ohio, Maine and Alaska are key targets for a party bullish after a bruising Republican primary in Texas

The Guardian - US · May 30

Trump got his revenge on ‘disloyal’ Republicans in primaries. It leaves his party weaker in the midterms

ANALYSIS: Trump’s singular focus on exacting revenge already put one Senate seat at risk. Eric Garcia reveals how he now risks putting another one at risk

The Independent UK · May 20

Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms

Voters in North Carolina face a tough economic choice. While tax cuts aim to boost incomes, rising prices for rent, food, and fuel are a major concern. This financial tug-of-war is shaping how people view the upcoming midterm elections. Candidates Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley offer contrasting economic visions.

The Economic Times · May 13

Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win North Carolina primaries

Both politicians emerged triumphant from crowded primary fields, vying for the seat being vacated by Thom Tillis

The Independent UK · Mar 4

In North Carolina, it's Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate

The blue-on-blue House 4th District battle reflects stark divisions within the Democratic Party, shaped by factors including age and ideology.

Roll Call · Mar 4

North Carolina: Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley win primaries to set up Senate contest

Former Democratic governor Cooper to take on Trump-backed Whatley for seat held by retiring Thom Tillis

The Guardian - US · Mar 3

At the races: Trump the vote - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Trump's return to the trail and retirements.

Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025

Fox News’ host Brian Kilmeade says ‘just kill ‘em’ during discussion about mentally ill homeless people

Comments met with outrage online and calls for him to resign

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2025

NC lawmakers likely to propose tougher pretrial release laws after fatal stabbing

North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders are pushing for stricter pretrial release laws after a Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte train

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Grisly Charlotte stabbing video fuels MAGA's crime message

The rising number of surveillance cameras in public spaces, including on Charlotte's light rail, has become a big accelerant in social media debates about crime.

Axios · Sep 8, 2025